Determination of heat capacity of substances - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2011

A block of aluminum is heated electrically by a 30 w heater if the temperature rises by 10°c in 5 minutes, the heat capacity of the aluminum is

A. 900 JK^-1
B. 90 JK^-1
C. 100 JK^-1
D. 200 JK^-1

Question 7:

• JAMB 2015

A zinc has a heat capacity of 40 J/K, what is the mass of the zinc, given that the specific heat of zinc is 380 J/kg k

A. 0.11kg
B. 0.12kg
C. 0.13kg
D. 0.14kg